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Portraits

I believe portraits should convey something about who the subject is, or at least leave the viewer curious about knowing more. Sometimes, they just capture a memory or special point in time. The first is one of the greatest race drivers in history. The cowboy photos are well known models used often by Joe McNally. I attended one of his workshops where one of our assignments took place at Eve's Movie Ranch, outside of Santa Fe NM, where these models work. You can compare these with Joe's own photos at his website. I might add, spending a week learning from Joe was like a semester in college. The others are portraits and candid shots iI liked.

Our Shuttle

One of our great aerospace achievements. Shot during the final national flyover. The shuttle and transport were flying over the Huntington Beach Boeing facility. The flag is the one at that facility. Obviously, this is a Photoshop composite, but the only one on this site. Let's never forget the staggering technology and technical effort that went into this. No other country on earth could have done this.

Wildlife

Among my favorite subjects to photograph are animals. I live near wilderness areas, so often see them in their natural habitat. The animals first assume you're a threat, but your patience -- you may have to stand quietly for a half hour or more -- will be rewarded when they allow you to approach.

The deer were shot in a wilderness area walking distance from my home. The bear, elephants, and Rhino were in zoos. The hawk in a tree behind my house.

The eagle in the San Diego wild animal park.

Aviation Photography

Photos from the 2014 Chino CA air show.

A rare treat to see two flying B-17's. The deafening roar of an F-22 with full afterburners on. One of the last Flying Wings built by Northrup, and several beautiful examples of WWI era combat planes.

The shuttle and transport photo was taken during the last flyover of the aircraft, in this case over the Boeing facility in Huntington Beach, CA.

Vintage aircraft are becoming rare, especially ones that still fly. Many are the work of volunteers who share a passion for them. Docents at the airfields and museums where these planes are stored, maintained, and flown, often actually flew them during their heyday. Needless to say, the docents are also becoming rare.

The helicopters were shot as they landed behind the Anaheim Convention Center for the international Helicopter Convention.

Motor Sports

Motor sports is among the most challenging of things to photograph. But for those privileged to shoot them, the access we are given to the track, garages, pit areas, and drivers allows a perspective spectators rarely get. The sport is about both machines and people, and I strive to capture both the speed and emotion of it all.

Note especially the "wheels up" photos, showing the cars at the edge of stability, and one where he's just over the edge.

After the opening photo is Simon Pagenaud on his way to winning the 2016 Gran Prix of Long Beach with a few more shots from that event. Following are from Porsche Club of America AutoX events. Look for "wheels up" images. To view more like this, please visit https://www.flickr.com/photos/ocrautox/sets/

Travel

For me, anything I shoot outside of my orange County California home area is travel. Scott Kelby says "it's not interesting if all it says is "I was there". So I try to offer images that at least meet that criterion.

The lead photo is San Diego at dusk, taken from Coronado, followed by the national cemetery at Point Loma.

Sunset at 33,000 feet.

Then Waikiki taken from Diamond Head, and the lighthouse below it.

The next four are New Zealand, Auckland at midday and dusk, followed by Wellington, one from the home of a friend and one from the shore.

The Queen was shot near dusk with a 10 second exposure, producing a nice reflection on the water.

The sunset was shot at 33,000 feet over the Pacific.

The overhead is Waikiki Beach shot from the top of Diamondhead.

The cityscape in Auckland New Zealand, as seen from Devonport at midday, and dusk.

The lighthouse is near Waikiki Beach in Honolulu.

Architecture

From the top, two of the San Diego Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Also see the Church in the Aerial Photos section. It is a spectacular structure. Standing nearby is an emotional experience, regardless of your beliefs.

The next three are at the Salk Institute in La Jolla CA, designed by Louis Kahn.

The church and chapel are at San Diego D Alcala, the first of the missions built in California, this one in 1769.

Then some examples of the architecture in Balboa Park, San Diego.

Bryce

Little need be said. One of our great national parks.

Zion

An extraordinary park in southern Utah. While it is a thrill to capture photographically, no picture can truly convey the magnitude of this park.

Grand Canyon

Note the young lady sitting on the ledge. There are very fews ways to photographically convey the magnitude of this place.

Real Estate

In today's real estate market, no one goes to see a house they haven't viewed on a website. The photos are the listing's resume. They must engage the viewer and excite.

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Aerial Photos

More photos of this magnificent structure taken from the air. Words aren't needed.